Monday, September 15, 2008

How to Add Italian Traditions to a Wedding

If that dream wedding in Tuscany isn't possible, then add some Italian traditions to your wedding to bring a touch of Italy to your special day. There are many Italian customs you can use in your wedding ceremony and the reception as well.



Step1
Schedule your wedding on Sunday because Italians consider a Sunday wedding good luck.


Step2
Install elaborate ribbons over the doorways of the building where the ceremony is taking place. It signifies someone is "tying the knot."


Step3
Shatter a glass at the end of the ceremony, similar to Jewish weddings just at a different time. This is done in many regions of Italy by the wedding couple. The number of fragments represent the years of happiness the couple will have together.


Step4
Decorate the couple's car with flowers and ribbons rather than tin cans.


Step5
Cut the groom's tie into pieces at the reception. He then sells the pieces to guests as a memento of their Italian wedding. Traditionally, this was done to help pay for the wedding. Sometimes the bride would carry a satin bag for guests to put money in which was also to raise money to help defray the cost of the wedding.


Step6
Give each guest five sugar coated almonds as a symbol of health, joy, wealth, fertility and long-life. This Italian wedding tradition started as a result of a Greek legend in which the almond came to symbolize impetuous youth and immortal love.


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Saturday, August 30, 2008

How to Act Like a Bridezilla

Are you the kind of bride who will punish your bridesmaids for failing to attend your fourth shower? Wreak havoc with your maid-of-honor for choosing the steak entree for dinner when you were pushing for the cheaper chicken dish? Rage against your husband-to-be for falling asleep during the seventh hour of rearranging the reception seating chart? If so, you are officially a bridezilla. This behavior is every bride's given right and an excellent way to cope with pre-wedding stress.



Step1
Create a detailed checklist of tasks to complete on each of the 384 days between now and your wedding day. Sub-divide these tasks into categories, and then assign all of them to members of your bridal party. You are the bridezilla after all, and you need to rest before the big day.


Step2
Micromanage your maid-of-honor and bridesmaids. Call them at least once a week to check if they've completed the wedding tasks you've assigned them. Berate them incessantly if they haven't, and threaten to replace them with other friends or relatives.


Step3
Write the DJ you've hired an exact listing of the songs you want played at your wedding. Specify the order in which you want them played. Threaten a lawsuit if he deviates from the list.


Step4
Select hideous yet expensive dresses for the members of your bridal party, and immediately dismiss as ridiculous all complaints that arise. The bride doesn't need to be upstaged on her wedding day by a sexy attendant in a slinky bridesmaid gown.


Step5
Insist that all of your female relatives, all of your fiance's female relatives and each member of your bridal party attend each of your five wedding gown fittings. Encourage them to clap as you emerge from the dressing room, so you can practice your grand bridezilla entrance into the reception hall.


Step6
Pick a fight with your fiance on the morning of your wedding. Even if he hasn't done something wrong yet, the day is young and he's bound to forget something he should have remembered.


Step7
Throw at least one tantrum during your wedding reception. As the evening wears on, guests might be tempted to overstay their welcome and run up the bar tab. A rowdy middle-of-the-dance-floor fight with your new husband should send them packing.

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Saturday, August 23, 2008

How to Accentuate the Tables at Your Wedding Reception With Favors for Your Guests

When your guests get to the reception, they ll be ready to party down and celebrate the ceremony they just witnessed. What better way to show your appreciation and set the mood of the celebration than to have wedding favors for your guests waiting at their tables. Here s how to accentuate the tables at your wedding reception with favors for your guests.



Step1
Choose a wedding favor. The favor should have the names of the bride and groom, the date of the wedding, and perhaps a personal sentiment on it.


Step2
Have the favors there when the reception is being set up. They should be ready along with all the other decorations for the reception.


Step3
Place the favors around each table. If there are enough favors for everybody, put one in front of each chair.


Step4
Share the favors. When the favors are intended to be shared (like confetti poppers) place them equidistance around each table.


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Sunday, August 17, 2008

How to Apply For a Marriage License in Colorado

Colorful Colorado is quite possibly the best place for a destination wedding. While the Rocky Mountain National Park is the most famous park in the state, there are hundreds of other state and federal protected lands throughout the region. As a winter playground, the mountain resort towns are perfect for an all-white event. As a superb summer recreational destination, the colors are plentiful and climate is temperate. Summer and fall are breathtaking. Before heading down the aisle, head to the county clerk to pick up your marriage license no more than 30 days before the ceremony.

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Step1
Collect one picture ID, certified birth certificate and social security card for both the bride and groom.


Step2
Gather certified final divorce decrees if either or both parties have been married previously. Alternatively, a certificate of death of a previous spouse should be obtained.


Step3
Visit the Web site under the Resources section to find the location of the marriage license issuing office in the county where the ceremony will take place.


Step4
Call for hours and directions to the office you wish to apply.


Step5
Head to the county office with bride, groom, documentation (including premarital certificate) and at least $10 cash within 30 days of the ceremony.


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Thursday, August 14, 2008

How to Apply For a Marriage License in California

California, the most populated state in the US, offers wedding sites from snowy Lake Tahoe to the great Redwood Forest to coastal paradise. No matter where in California you tie the knot, you ll need a marriage license within 90 days prior to the ceremony. Domestic partnership registration is available in San Francisco and Marin Counties.


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Step1
Collect one picture ID, certified birth certificate and social security number for both the bride and groom.


Step2
Gather certified final divorce decrees if either or both parties have been married previously. Alternatively, a certificate of death of a previous spouse should be obtained.


Step3
Visit the Web site under the Resources section to find the location of the marriage license issuing office in the county where the ceremony will take place.


Step4
Call for an appointment at the office you wish to apply. Some locales regularly have a two hour wait to apply for a marriage license without an appointment.


Step5
Head to the county office with bride, groom, documentation (including premarital certificate) and $45 to $100 cash within 90 days of the ceremony.



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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

How to Apply For a Marriage License in Arizona

A Grand Canyon State wedding can be the ideal place for a grand wedding. From serene Scottsdale spas to the majesty of the Grand Canyon, Arizona offers a plethora of places to tie the knot. If you re planning an Arizona wedding, make sure you get your marriage license.

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Step1
Collect one picture ID and the social security number for both the bride and groom.


Step2
Visit the Web site under the Resources section to find the phone number of the location of the marriage license issuing office in the county where the ceremony will take place.


Step3
Call the county recorder s office to inquire about the hours and directions to the county office you will be applying.


Step4
Head to the county office with bride, groom, documentation and $50 in cash or money order within one year of the ceremony.



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Sunday, August 10, 2008

How to Apply For a Marriage License in Alaska

The Last Frontier is the perfect place for your nuptials. Alaska offers more state and federal parks, not to mention the largest mass and the most shoreline, of any state in the US. Take a boat or water plane to one of the hundreds of islands or reserve your spot in one of the cozy B&Bs for your wedding. If you re planning an Alaskan wedding, make sure you get your marriage license at least three days before your wedding.



Step1
Collect one picture ID and the social security number for both the bride and groom.


Step2
Gather certified final divorce decrees if either or both parties have been married previously. Alternatively, a certificate of death of a previous spouse should be obtained.


Step3
Visit the Web site under the Resources section to find the phone number of the location of the marriage license issuing office in the county where the ceremony will take place.


Step4
Call the county recorder s office to inquire about the hours and directions to the county office you will be applying.


Step5
Head to the county office with bride, groom, documentation and $25 cash within three to 90 days of the ceremony. Alternatively, the application can be faxed or mailed in.



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Thursday, August 7, 2008

How to Apply For a Marriage License in Alabama

If you re thinking of getting married in Alabama, you may be considering a beach front wedding or one in the many traditional churches in the state. The bride will probably have something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. But don t forget the marriage license to make it all legal.


Step1
Collect the birth certificate, driver s license, military ID or valid passport for both the bride and groom.


Step2
Gather any certified final divorce decree if either party has been married previously, dated at least sixty days before applying for the marriage license. Alternatively, a certificate of death of a previous spouse should be obtained.


Step3
Visit either of the Web sites in the Resources section to find the link or phone number to the county office where you ll be married.


Step4
Call or visit the Web site of the county office to find locations of marriage license issuers in the county.


Step5
Head to the most convenient office with bride, groom, documentation and $70 in cash within 30 days prior to the ceremony.


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Sunday, August 3, 2008

How to Announce Your Engagement to Family and Friends

The moment you become engaged, you want to shout it from the rooftops. Well, here's a more effective and less dangerous way to do that!


Step1
Announce your engagement to the bride's parents first. Meet with them in person to ask for their blessing and talk about your plans.


Step2
Meet with the groom's parents next and discuss your future plans with them as well.


Step3
Tell the rest of the immediate family and close friends, including any children and former spouses if you've been married before.


Step4
If your parents, other family members or friends want to throw an engagement party for you, arrange the timing so that the party will occur just before any newspaper announcements you plan to make. You can also throw your own engagement party if you wish.


Step5
Be aware that it's traditional for the father of the bride-to-be to propose a toast to the couple during the engagement party; this serves as the formal announcement.


Step6
Write thank-you notes to the hosts of the party, and to anyone who has given you gifts, immediately after the party. (Even though gifts are not expected, some people may bring them.)


Step7
Make your newspaper announcement. Check with your local paper for the procedure. Also see "Submit a Wedding Announcement to a Newspaper," under Related eHows.


Step8
Announce your engagement on a wedding Web site, if you like. Follow their guidelines for submissions.


Step9
Be prepared for lots of direct mail from now on.

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Thursday, July 31, 2008

How to Adapt Your Makeup for Your Wedding Day

Your every blush, smile and kiss will be recorded on film, so your bridal makeup needs to be picture perfect. It should cover any imperfections and highlight your features, while appearing subtle and pretty. Venue and event time play key roles; you'll want to adjust your makeup for day or evening and for indoor or outdoor lighting.


Step1
Flip through bridal magazines and search for pictures that capture your ideal bridal look. Keep these pictures on hand for guidance.


Step2
Consider having your makeup done professionally. If you decide to do it yourself, have a free professional makeover before the wedding and ask for detailed instructions on how to achieve your desired look.


Step3
Choose the most lightweight foundation possible while still getting the coverage you need because heavier foundations will look more obvious.


Step4
Wear waterproof eye makeup so that tears of joy or the heat of summer don't make for streaks or smears.


Step5
Use various shades of shadow to add definition to your eyes, then add a hit of liner for drama. Resist the temptation to go for bold lines, bright colors or glitter, unless that's your usual look.


Step6
Curl lashes for length and definition but skip the false eyelashes. You don't want to risk having them peel off or rotate throughout the day.


Step7
Stick to a soft and delicate tone for lipstick, as bold or dark colors might be overpowering. Remember to match the hues in your blush to those in your lipstick.


Step8
Contour your face with blush or bronzer, even if it's not part of your daily routine. It will give your skin a healthy glow and subtly define your features.

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

How to Host an Argyle-Themed Bachelorette Party

Whoever said argyle was restricted to men s vests and bad golf clothing was wrong. The classic pattern is exploding with an unrestricted revival all the way back to its '80s preppy roots. Argyle makes for a unique pattern as the muse for a naughty-meets-nice-themed bachelorette party.


Step1
Invitation: A pair of argyle socks sent with a sassy photo of you wearing the socks with high heels. Include a card that reads something like: There s a party goin on August 17 at 6 p.m. to celebrate Vanessa Henderson. She s getting married and the girls are gonna have a good time! So roll out in your sassiest, tricked-out argyle get-up, and wear it with attitude over to Amy s place, 555 Atherton Ave., Carmel, CA 91302. RSVP Amy@gmail.com


Step2
The vibe is an argyled-out English pub with a '80s twist. Set up a high table with dark wood bar stools. (Check with your local party rental company and see what kind of bar rentals they have.) Then hang an argyle flag above the bar with a monogram or coat of arms that represents the tribe. Something like The Clever Girls.


Step3
Make sure that all of the guests are equipped with enough argyle attire. If anyone comes up short, have a few extra pieces ready like sweater vests, socks, ribbons, scarves, belts, and gloves.


Step4
For entertainment, bust out the karaoke machine and vote on the best Madonna impression. Pick up '80s sound tracks to keep the vibe alive.


Step5
For snacks, think pub grub and serve fish and chips, mixed herbed nuts, and salad in wooden bowls.


Step6
Feature a beer-and-wine-tasting area where guests can help pick what to serve at the wedding. Leave comment cards nearby so you do not have to remember what everyone said about the samples.


Step7
As a party favor (along with other naughty bachelorette stuff), give each girl a set of barrettes for her hair, or matching hair ties, (the ones with the plastic fruits and flowers on them) and encourage them to wear ponytails at the party.


Step8
Encourage guests to come up with stripper names. The group can assign the names that best fit each person. Take the name of your first pet and add it to the name of the first street you lived on, and that should be your stripper name. This does not work for everyone, so if your name is not scandalous enough try the link below.